noun
Meaning 1
One who skimps or does slipshod work.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: scamper
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
skimper
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Australian, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈskɪmpə/
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Canada, General-American: /ˈskɪmpɚ/
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New-Zealand: /ˈskɘmpɘ/
History
Etymology
From skimp + -er.